Module 5 is available, peer reviews, and development of proposals and manuscripts

Good morning! Module 5 is now available:

What are cutting-edge HT technologies?  We are going to start addressing this question by reviewing high-throughput or next-generation sequencing and its many applications. We will then review a single-cell genomics application and search for other uses of high-throughput sequencing, paying particular attention to the throughput and technologies used as well as the advantages and limitations.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. MO 5.1. Describe applications of HT sequencing technologies. (CO 1)

2. MO 5.2. Explain the methodology of a novel HT screening procedure and its utility in discovery. (CO 5)

3. MO 5.3. Identify and evaluate a cutting-edge screen. (CO 1, 4, 6)

This week you are also reviewing the jove.com manuscripts written by your peers and BIT 579 students are submitting NSF GRFP proposals today (deadline extended until 10 pm) and then peer reviewing drafts starting tomorrow. I will provide more information about this assignment (BIT 579 proposal peer reviews) later today.

I want to emphasize that both of these assignments produced some discomfort, as these are new formats and topics. This is ok, and I believe it is part of the learning process. I want each of you to realize that while you struggled, you are learning and improving. While drafts are still developing, please keep in mind that these assignments are broken into smaller bits intentionally for you to improve. Thus, your final product and grade will reflect the incorporation of comments and development of a stronger manuscript or proposal.

I appreciate your emails and effort and want you to learn as much as possible in this course.

Have a great day!

CG

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